Who doesn’t love classic Disney animated movies anyway? During our childhood, we were immersed in the magical universe of Disney with beautiful princesses, handsome princes, kind fairies, and evil witches. That’s why, when these movies are adapted to a new version and released on the big screen, Disney fans simply can’t wait to go to the theater to watch and enjoy.
Until now, Disney has made almost 20 live-action adaptations based on its classic animated films. These remakes, just like their originals, have gained a lot of attention from the audiences and become a hot topic on several film forums, many of which even became box office hits with amazing revenues. And when it comes to the factors that lead to these resounding achievements, we can’t help but mention the famous stars who bring our beloved princesses to life, the ones who played an important role in the success of these remakes. Therefore, we think it’ll be great to review the names of world-renowned actresses who mesmerizingly turned themselves into Disney leading females and praise them for their outstanding performances!
Don’t hesitate to scroll down to discover 12 stars that brought our Disney princesses to the big screen. And don’t forget to let us know who is your favorite princess!
#1 Elle Fanning as Princess Aurora in “Maleficent”
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With her heavenly beauty, Elle Fanning excellently brought Princess Aurora to life and contributed a large part to the resounding success of “Maleficent.
#2 Liu Yi-fei as Mulan in “Mulan”
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Defeating thousands of bright candidates, Liu Yi-fei was selected by Disney filmmakers for the role of Mulan in the blockbuster movie of the same name. Interesting fact: Did you know that Liu Yi-fei performed 90% of the action scenes in the movie, including horseback riding and sword fighting?
#3 Lily Collins as Snow White in “Mirror, Mirror”
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The cheerful and pure image of Snow White played by the talented actress Lily Collins has captured the hearts of all audiences.
#4 Lily James as Cinderella in “Cinderella”
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It was James’ inherent sweetness and elegance that helped her catch the eyes of Disney directors and be chosen to play the role of Cinderella.
#5 Emma Watson as Belle from “Beauty and the Beast”
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Emma played the role of Belle, the heroine in the live-action version of “Beauty and the Beast. Her great performance has inspired other girls to love someone for their inner beauty, not for their physical appearance.
#6 Naomi Scott as Princess Jasmine in “Aladdin”
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Naomi looks so beautiful in Jasmine’s costume that many fans even think this role was originally created for her.
#7 Mia Wasikowska as Alice in “Alice through the looking glass”
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Fascinating fact: The role of Alice in “Alice through the looking glass” is the first major role in the acting career of Mia Wasikowska. However, Mia delivered an excellent performance and didn’t disappoint the expectations of her fans.
#8 Kristen Stewart as Snow White in “Snow White and the Huntsman”
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Snow White and the Huntsman” breaks all kinds of stereotypes of a traditional princess. Snow White played by Kristen Stewart is not a weak girl who can only wait for the prince to save, instead, this princess is very determined, independent, and knows how to fight for herself.
#9 Drew Barrymore as Cinderella in “Ever After”
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Cinderella played by Drew Barrymore is the most perfect Cinderella in many fans’ hearts.
#10 Léa Seydoux as Belle in “La Belle et la Bête”
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The French film industry also made an adaptation of “Beauty and the Beast” in 2014 with the name “La Belle et la Béte. With her excellent acting skills, Léa Seydoux has delivered an outstanding performance and successfully conquered every audience’s heart.
#11 MacKenzie Mauzy as Rapunzel in “Into the Woods”
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Despite being Disney’s first adaptation of a Broadway musical, “Into the Woods” still has many outstanding achievements. And when it comes to the factors that bring this success, we can’t help but mention the great performance of MacKenzie Mauzy, who played the role of the charming Rapunzel.
#12 Anna Kendrick as Cinderella in “Into the Woods”
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And of course, speaking of “Into the Woods”, we can’t forget Cinderella played by the one and only Anna Kendrick. Thanks to her incredibly impressive acting skills, Anna delivered a performance that made everyone swoon.
